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The Press., 1887-09-22

BE not at loose en(is, but intent, earnest, doing each day all that is possible, the i'm possibility of doing perfectly being one of the most obvious proofs of immortality. If one only wished to be happy, this could be readily accomplished but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is almost always difficult, for we believe oth- CTS to be happier than they are.
 UFoPA-A term invented by Sir Thom. as More (1480-1535), and applied by him to an imaginary island, which he repre- sents to have been discovered by Amerigo Vespucci, and as enjoying the utmost per. lection in laws, politics, &c., in contradis. tinction to the defects of those which then existed elsewhere. The name has now passed into all the languages of Europe, to signify state of ideal perfection.
 OWEN MEREDTrH-A pseudonym adopt ed by Edward Robert Bulwer-born 1881.
 THE DARK DAY-May 19, l7S0,-so call ed on account of a remarkable darkness on that day extending all over New England. In some places persons could not see to read common print in the open air for sev. eral hours together. Birds sang their evening song, disappeared and became silent fowls went to roost, cattle sought the barn. yard, and candles were lighted in the house. The obscuration began about ten o'clock in the morning, and continued until the middle of the next night, but with differences of degree and duration in different places. For several days pre- vious the wind had been variable, but chiefly from the south west and north -east. The true cause of this remarkable phe- nOmenon is not known.
 RAILROAD CITY-Indianapolis, the cap ital of the state of Indiana, is sometimes called by this name, as being the terminus of various railroads.
 SANDALPHoN.- the RabbinicaI system of anyelology one of three angels who re- ceive the prayers of the Israelites, and we we crowns from them. Longfellow Ina made this superstition the subject of il beautiful poem.
 THE WAGoNER BoY-A popular sobri- quet of Hon. Thos. COrwin (born 1794).
 MILL-BoY OF THE SLAsHEs sobriquet conferred upon Henry Clay Q777-1S52).
 THE RA1-sPL1TTER-A cant designation of Abraham Lincoln (born 1S09), the six teenth president of the U. S., who is said to have supported himself for one winter in early life by splitting rails for a farmer.
 THE BopBN- name applied to General Banks.
The Press., 1887-09-22
(Prepared for The Press.) THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

THE president of the United States must be native-born citizen, resident of the United States, and at least thirty five years of age. He holds his office during term of four years, and may be reelected. He is commander-i r-in-chief of the army and navy, and, with the consent of the senate, appoints all cabinet, judicial and executive officers has power to grant pardons and reprieves for offences against the United States, and it is his duty to see that the laws are faithfully executed. His salary is $50, 900 per annum.
The Press., 1887-09-22

The New York Herald gives the de- tails of a suit for $1,000, ,000, brought in the supreme court of that city by John B. Powell and others against the Brush Electric Go. of Cleveland, Ohio, and the Brush-Swan Electric Light Go. of New England. s. B. Fairfield, formerly of Stafford Springs, is attorney for the plain tiffs, and the Herald says of the merits of the case "The action promises to bring out some interesting points in electric light history. Like the celebrated case of the Bell Telephone Company, which corpora tion has been in court for 8 number of years, and has furnished evidence suffi- cient to cover thousands of pages of closely printed matter, this suit will be closely watched, not only by the legal fraternity,
 but by stockholders in the parent and sub sidiary companies, as we'll as by the public.
 The cause of action, which is also said to be the reason for the resignation of Major Powell from the management of the Brush Swan Company, is alleged non-fulfilment of contract, made in 1883, to furnish him with certain storage batteries. Attempts to effect a settlement having failed re- course is had to law, and the defendants having possession of immensely valuable property will undoubtedly fight to the bit ter end. It will become necessary to call in much expert testimony, and Professor Edison and other electricians will be called to the witness stand. The interests in volved are of enormous value and af- feet nearly every town and city in the
 United States and Europe. It is argued among lawyers that the present contro- yersy will have the effect to open up other litigation as between the various companies.
 Probably the most interesting points to be brought out in the testimony will cover the history of the labor undertaken and
The Press., 1887-09-22

In General Debility, Emaciation, Consump ton and Wasting in Children, Scott's Emul. sion is most valuable food and medicine, il creates an appetite, strengthens the nervous system and builds up the body. "Have beer highly pleased with it in Consumption, Scrof ula, and Wasting Diseases, Bronchitis and Throat Troubles. "A. Jones, M. D., Corners vile, Tenn.
The Press., 1887-09-22

have been great sufferer from catarrh for over ten years; had it very bad, could hardly breathe. Some nights I could not sleep-had to walk the floor. Ipurchased Ely's Cream Balm and am using it freely, it is working cure surely. have advised sev- eral friends to use it, and with happy results in every case. It is the one medicine above all others made to cure catarrh, and it is worth it's weight in gold. thank God I have found a remedy can use with safety and that does all that is claimed for it. 1t is curing my deafness.-B. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1887-09-22

IN BRIEF, AND TO THE PoNT.-Dyspepsie is dreadful Disordered liver is misery. In. digestion is foe to good nature. -.
 The human digestive apparatus is one o1 the most complicated and wonderful things in existence. It is easily put out of order.
 Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food, bad cookery, mental worry, late hours, irregular habits, and many other things which ought not to be, have made the American people 8 nation of dyspeptics.
 But Greens August flower has done a wonderful work in reforming this sad bust ness and making the Asnerican people SC healthy that they can enjoy their meals and be happy.
 Remember No happiness without health. But Greens August Flowen brings health and gists for bottle. Seventy-ive cents
The Press., 1887-09-22
Stafford TeIeph one Directory.

Stafford Central Office in Stafford National Bank Building, Stafford Springs, Miss FANNY SPARROW manager. ,/ s$
 RECOMMENDATIONS SPRINGS. Dr.L.B Richards residence Jas. Mclaughlin yesidence E. A. Buck & Co.'S store. IT The Press office Dr. J. s. Clark, office Dr.GF Newton, residence Julius Converse, residence N.L n. R, R. depot w H Cooley, roaidenco taeF Br0sl residence TOwne& Blair, ,Liv'y 'yStable. {" !" office E. 0. Dennis office. Smith & COoleys office R. s. Hicks. residence. ." Glyn Mill c. J. Holmes, office. Dr. F. L. Smith, residence Mineral Springs Co, office. Stafford National Bank w U. Telegraph Co. office Warren WOolen Co.,, office C.F. HarWood, residence Fanny Sparrow, residence. B. & o. Telegraph Office
 STAFFORD HOLLOW. R. s. Beebe's store [pay statiOn).
 HYDEVILLE. Chas. Holt's office. Ph9nlx Woolen Col
 sTAFFORDvILLE.
 A. s. Eaton's store [pay station). s. B. AmadOn's office.
 ORCUTTVILLE.
 Mill of Ellis, Converse & Co.
The Press., 1887-09-22

had kidney disorder and say for the good of others that Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Reme- dy cured me.-Rev.. c. s. Chandler, Lebanon Springs, N. Y. had Stone in the Bladder and Gravel in the Kidneys. used Dr. Ken nedy's Favorite Remedy and am now well.- E. D. Parsons, Rochester, N. Y. Price $1. Send 2-cent stamp to Dr. Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y., for book on Kidney, Liver and Blood disorders. Mention this paper. 1sep4w
The Press., 1887-09-22

When Rubenatein was oyer here, he was presented to "Josh Billings ' and the pianist was careful to impress the American with &C., counts of the nobility of his ancestors. My family ,''said he loftily, tgoes back to the time of the Crusaders. My researches in this di- ancestors accompanied the Emperor Barba- rossa." Josh smiled, and. affecting to be inn mensely impressed, immediately remarked, .tOn the piano. of course.n
The Press., 1887-09-22

little fellow of four years went to black smiths to see his fathers horse shod, and was watching closely the work of shoeing. The blacksmith began to pare the horse's hoof, ,and thinking this was wrong, the little boy said earnestly My pa don't want his horse made any smaller"
The Press., 1887-09-22

Frank Beckwith, who has charge of the engine at Flynt's quarry in Monson, caught his foot in a gearing last week Wednesday, crushing it so badly that am putation was necessary.
The Press., 1887-09-22

''Who is that large man with the revolver ?'' asked a young eastern man in a mining town. ''He's our ohiropodist:" st . ~**@
 "Ah, indeed" ''Yes he fixes up tenderfeet "
The Press., 1887-09-22
ISSuGdEVGrY Thursday Evening.

efforts made by numerous inventors to per feet the system of the storage of electrici. | ty"
The Press., 1887-09-22

The third Pomona grange in the state has just been organized at Manchester. II is known as the East Central Pomons grange No. and includes all granges ir this vicinity. Monthly meetings will be held with the different subordinate granges in the district. The October meeting will be held at Ellington. The following off. cers were elected and installed: Master, John Thompson of Ellington overseer, F. N. Buckland of Manchester lecturer, Mrs. Q. o: Wolcott of Mapping steward, Timothy Sisson of Tunxis assistant stew. ard, O. R. Risley of East Hartford chap. lain, John Ogden of Vernon secretary, Mrs. Robert Walker of Vernon treasurer, D. H. Carrier of Glastonbury Pomona, Flavia A. Thrall of Poquonnuck Flora, Mrs. l.. H. Reed of Holland lady assist. ant steward, Mrs. Henry 0. Hayes of Wap- ping.
The Press., 1887-09-22

Try the sausage made by Sperry & Barnes Just the thing for breakfast, nothing better. Their hams, breakfast bacon, lard, shoulders etc., are the best made. Ask your market man for Sperry & Barnes goods.
The Press., 1887-09-22

Young Wife-O, MT. Jones, Pm sorry Ton brought you home to dinner to-day. If ht had told me you were coming I'd have had something nice, and haven't thing in the house fit fo eat. MT. Jones-Now, please don't say word about il, my dear madam You needn't worry yourself particle. take the most of my meals at home myself.
The Press., 1887-09-22
WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON.
 (Last weeks delayed correspondence.) Scholars registered in town for the past year, 195, falling of of seven from the previous year.
 ID. Fl. Benton of Holland now makes the circuit of the town, with his meat cart, on Wednesdays.
 -The Misses Leonard returned to their home in Cambridgeport, Mass, yesterday Q4th). Unfortunately for herself and friends, Miss Hattie was i'll during her visit.
The Press., 1887-09-22

Buffalo Express Speaking of pictures, friend of ours took her four -yeaf-old gir to phOtagraphar. ss The child couldn't be made to sit still. He of the camera was af suave as could he, and worked every de. vice of gentle persnasi0n to make the little wriggler ait still. Finally he said to tht Idespairing mother:
 s'Madam, if you u,will leave the little deal
 alone with me few minutes think I can Iaucceed." 1" @s&4a@| 5faaa 5S @t5
 Tue mother had scarcely withdrawn
 when she was summoned back by the tri
 umphant hotoggAphaE. aho exhibited home the mo- ag aakeds
 'sNeAie, what did the man gay tO you when left you alone with him 2"
 "He thaid," lisped Nellie, ''thit thill. you damn little rathcal, or I'll shake you 2 l -=----<- --------- @A
 Woman ssJonrnal The adafs4sea Hons. Albert GriEfn, Of Kansae, to the anti -ealoon Erepnb blioanao of tbat state q few days ago I is alao e tks nh6st siG lcaat events of tho year. Aa q republiaan, addressing repub- licaus, Mir. Griffln AfIiEms, as fact beyond dispute, ''that the spring elections prove that in Kansas large majority of votes cast by women will be on the side of good goyernm6nt. ''In the very places where the worst results had been predicted, the moral tone of both parties was really inn proved, and 8 better class of officials were chosen than would have been under tho old system." '''It is not surprising, there fore. that the success of the experiment has led to . rapidly growing desire to try 1t on q, largae scale." He adds "I am confident that the men of Kansas are now willing to give their mothers, wives aud daughters equal rights with themselves. | DRUHKRNNEss OR rHR LIQUOR HABIT Pos1- TIMELY CURED BY ADMINIsTERING DR. HAYNES GOLDEN SPECIFIC. It can be given in cup of, coffee or tea without tho knowledge of the person taking it is absolutely harmless, and will affect a permanent and speedy cure, whether the patient is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. ThOnsands of drunkards have been made tempexaEe men who have taken Golden Specific in their coffee without their knowledge, and tEday believe they quit drinking of their own free will. IT NEVER FAILS. The system once impregnated with the Specific it becomes an utter impossibility ticulars address GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.,, 1855 Raoe-st., Oincinnati, o. {
 When the system is debilitated by disease, it should be strengthened and renewed with Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medicine invaria- Dly proves AS0n WOfSny or all Cnat can bo said in it's favor. Sold by druggists and deal ers in medicines-A Price @1. Six bottles, $5.
 How unpleasant it is to see beautiful child's face dishgured with vile humors, burst ing through the skin in pimpies, blotches and sores, and sadder still, when the young and innocent, are laughed at and twitted in all such cases. Parsnta should give them that good and pure raEnedy, Sulphur Bitters, which will search and drive out of the blood every particle of humcR. R.-HsakM GGsetts.
The Press., 1887-09-22

When the system is debilitated by disease it should be strengthened and renewed with Ayers Sarsaparilla. This medicine invaria- ply proves itself worthy of all that can be said in it's favor. Sold by druggists and deal ers in medicinss.E Price 91. Six bottles, $5.
The Press., 1887-09-22

A GENCY of Holland County Mutu- A al Fire ImHs Co. at J. W. CHANDELIERS s office, with Wm. Smith Co.,, Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1887-09-22

E ". CRANE, Manufacturer of and
 I odealer in Harnesses, Robes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats, etc.
The Press., 1887-09-22

|T w. CHANDLER, Insurance and O alEstate Agency, Stafford Springs. Office at residence on WestfOrd Avenue.
The Press., 1887-09-22

DR. SAMUEL DAVID & SON. D Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Mains .. Telephonic connection in ohice. fss5 #--AAsts
The Press., 1887-09-22

ENDWARD CONNOLLY, dealer in -I @Bl kinds of Cut Stone Work. for Buildings, Monumental Work and Masonry. Quar-
 ries at Stafford Conn.,, and Mt Tom, Mass. Yard 29S Main-st, Holyoke, Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-08
INCOMING STEAMERS
SHIPPING NEVIS.


fOkI VI NtW NUM- Feb. 1881
ARRIVED
ndse - cahn aud 2 passongerst ri Cortis
steamer wicand IGep lebich. Hamburg Jan %. Havrc
hardi & 90. Arrived a the Bsr at o 10
s0s I -2 M,,s % Isa
Eiye s 90 Arrived Al the Bar at , N. ,,
with 10 odcr vessel TO Cors Arrived at the Bar
steamer Colorado Daniels. Galveston s days with ndso
and passengers too II Mallory & co.
and passenger. Ia Henry Yonge ir
Steamer Leanon, Bragg. Portland with mdse TO Horao
senator Ken lGcr. LEM. Hamburg ~ DAYS. with
Bark truro M Stering Rotterdam SO days
ans arl 2s XncTe to Windsor Ssj toaest Rotter
DAYS with iron and empty barrels To order vessel 10
nars o6cf. GER. Lahmeyet London 80 days with chalk
BARK Gustav Adoph (Nor ferman. Dublin % days, with
B"rs Aaocrat Yarmouth Ns) Scott; Montcvidco Nov
3. Tybcr DAYS. IN ballast to Boyd = liincken -,
Rark Thomas Brooks Johnson Guantanamo 10 days with
BARK II i span Novo Havana 10 days. with asphaltum
10 Moses Taylor & Coz vessel to master
Brs lIe,psru 1Nor larsen Aasa 80 days. with sugar
Bns 7 campbell. lor. i~suyra 20 days. with lOswood
Brs ciyio cir,. srum Ponce. PR IS days with moasses
to ye1s' rI :" Sr,o jan - with collar and
mahogany To ORDER vessel TO Is = Mrtcali & co.
to f 7sa CO.. Ss., 70 Miller S1s% co. days. with '0s"0'H
sUNsEr-wlna At SANDY Hook fresh, NE; raining and
fOggy. AZ tlty oHonk Nj uiek on
Arrived yesterday
Lake superior ,BT steraT Ly1rpco Jan a. via
rived at the Bar Al y NJ ,,,
Norfolk with ndso and passengers TO Old DOMINION IS Co
CLEARED.
Steamer Salisbury Br) Durham. London via Halifax
steamer Lake Winnipeg tBr. Campbell, Lvcrpool-Jsmes
steamer .lsna tDan ssjodt, stettin Copenhagen &C
Steamer Moravia (Ger. Pczoldt Hamburg Kunhardt
steamer Primate tBr. Humphrey, Lsbon-Latasa & Co
steamer GEO clyde holmes San Domingo Cape Hay
steamer Nacoociee. Kempton savannah-Henry Yonge.
steamer Breakwsier Jenney. Norfolk. City Point and
steamer wyanoEc. upherr Norfolk. city Point and Rich
BARK CBri. Cro,soy Auckland and Lyttleton.
sclr Ybcrii SPAN Hernteaia Frontora-T Hermann.
schr Mary Bradford Oliver 81 ThomasJ Miller & Co.
SAILED
Steamers Adams. for Liverpool tSth)I BenofacOr.
MISCELLANEOUS.
LONDON passed Dover today. During the voyage no
head OF cattle died
All the petroleum has recovered from the wreck Of
bark scironnngen No which onta'horoa Beachy Head
THE MOVEMENTS OF srEAMER4
FOREIGN PORTS
LoSo9s. Feb 7-sa'lod steamer Durham City 'Br'' GAL
LivERrooL, Feb ARRIVED steamer Bessoi (Br Watson,
Fob U-Aryed steamer Archimodos (Br). Farein. from
Kelly irom Philadelphia Jan ~ on her way to Liverpool land
pr0O.eiel).
NEwronT Fob Sailed steamer Rhodora (Br). Oyos. for
New York.
Feb G-sailod steamer Victoria OBJ. Harrison for New
York.
GLASGOW. Feb 7Arved. steamer State of Georgia tr).
Noodle, from Nsw.York Jan ~
DUNDEE FeO 6salcd. steamer Monte Rosa Obj. Thomas.
for Nsw-Nork.
LIZARD. Feb 6-Passcd steamer Robilant QtaD Cappei
New York Jan ~ on her way Ia London.
ASrwgn Feb 5.salod steamer Pieor Ito Coninck lBeg.
Schmidt. for New York.
PALERMO. Feb l-Sailei steamer Kingdom (Br) -, for
NewYOrk.
lac, from NowI0rf Jan IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-08
BROOKLYN'S MAYOR AROUSED.
TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION CALLING FOR CHARGES
AGAINST OFFICIALS

TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION CALLING FOR CHARGES
AGAINST OFFICIALS.
Mayor Whitney vas evidently stirred up by the
eumularing proofs yesterday OF corruption n the de-
partments for which he is primarily responsible
although the appointments OF most of his heads of
departments were simply approved by him upon the
recommendation of the rdlers OF the Brooklyn Demoo
racy. Haisey COrwin, one OF the Aldermen at Large
went into the Mayors Office with copy OF the petit
to be presented TO the Legislature asking for nves
LEGATION Of the matters disclosed by the Grand Jurys
presenunent in order T. municp pal reform lie
asked the May or how about the proposed investga-
ton.
"Oh. don't fear it," responded the Mayor al am
lamaton inviting it.. We don't who makes it aud
We want 1t made"
That Isn't bluff, is it ~ asked the Alderman
mean just hat say" said the Mayor, and added
eftcrward that If would make definite charges
ton and If it proved that any ot6c al was guilty of
Wr0ng-do ne he would be suspended nd punished, no
Caiter whether 1t Fire Coimis sion er Ennis Chief
Engineer Nevns or who it was. He said ne proposed
70 issue n proclamation to-day ealing upon ali who
had any charges to prefer against any Official u pre-
sent them and he would promptly give IA hearing.
While the Citizens' Electric Illuminating Company
only put up 40 street lights under Mayor Lows ad-
ration in the inst year Of Mayor WHIT ey's adj
pnInistraton the number Increased TO oil. The
bills Of the company against the city amounted to
$4,000 in 1855, but In 1856 they increased to
987, S27 The cost of electric lighting is tar in
cess Of gas and the service is generally regarded as
being no better.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-08
JEROME B. sHAWACQUITTED.

The case against jerome b. Shaw. who was formerly
a travelling salesman for John Foley and who has
been accused of stealing from his employer was tried
sions Mr. Foley has been before five Grand Juries
with his complaint and in October succeeded tn OBJ
tanning three Indictments. Mr. Shaw, whose ban was
recently discharged and who has been again en-
plcyed as travelling salesman came from Detroit to
appear for trial Recorder Smyth presided at the ria
Mr. Foley testified that In an account rendered Dy
Shaw there was an overcharge OF $40 shaw
charged 81 10 the price OF railway ticket from o.
Louis to San Francisco, while Mr.. FOey's investiga-
tion showed that a ticket could be bought Tor 800
clerk in ticket office testified that $ioo was ane
price of first class ticket from ST. Louis to San FRAN
cisco IN May 1884, when the charge was made
Shaw testified in his own defence that he paid i ~
for the ticket because necessary to purchase an
unlimited ticket" az several stops had to be made
Much testimony was Introduced to show Ill feeling
between Mr. Foley and MIR. Shaw arising ont OF dis
agreement about the expense accounts. Edwin Nc
Onghlin OF Mclaughlin Brothers. publishers, testi-
fed that he w0nId not believe Mr.. Foley under OATH
The Jury acquitted Shaw after minutes absence
from the courtroom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-08
A CABLE ROAD FOR THIRD-AVE.

THE DIRECTORS FAVOR T-OBJECTIoNs ON
ACCOUNT OF EXPENSE.
The directors OF the Third Avenue Railroad Com
pany held special meeting yesterday afternoon to
consider the report OF the committee appointed to do
eide whether electrical motors the cable should
take tho place of horses in Thrd-ave. As already
stated the members OF the committee were oil In favor
nj the cable system. They found no electrical motor
thar in their opinion would the requirements OF
the road In this conclusion all the other directors,
who have been making private examinations on their
own account agreed and hence the question OF motor
mower NAV now be looked upon settled. The prob
fem which still contronts the board IL what kind OF
cable system il will be best to adopt, and this subject
has been given to the committee for consideration:
President Lyon said last night that the board proposed
70 nut down a plant which would necessitate tearing
up the and keeping them open little as posi-
bic One plan under consideration could be carried
ont without causn the streets to be lefi open Tor
more than day or two. There doubt, he said,
that the board would settle the question OF instruction
within short tne that the work would be begu2
early in the spring
some of the directors do not look upon the matter ms
an near n settlement that One OF thtm a heavy
stakeholder said Tho only objection TO the cable Is
its cost which is simply tremendous. We are trying
10 see II we cannot get plant that will do The work
and yet not cost us quite so much as the one we nave
already In use" go
The regular meeting of the board will be held next
Monday No dividend will be declared this quarter,
and some OF the stockholders do not expect anything
even in May.